Voters seeking relief for missing registrations should bear the burden of proving timely submission

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County officials in Texas were processing a surge of online voter-registration applications, including some nearly a year old, after a state error created a backlog reported on September 24, 2026. The delays could affect voters’ participation in the 2026 midterm elections.